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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Penticton?

The distance between Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1479 miles / 2380 kilometers / 1285 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penticton (YYF) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2155 miles / 3468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 26 minutes.

Penticton Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Penticton to Fairbanks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Penticton to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1478.824 miles
  • 2379.937 kilometers
  • 1285.063 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1475.233 miles
  • 2374.157 kilometers
  • 1281.942 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Penticton to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Penticton Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Penticton to Fairbanks generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Penticton to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″W
Destination Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W